PAPER 2: Writing
Fuente: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/cpe/index.html#wr
What’s in the Writing paper?
In the two parts of the Cambridge English: Proficiency Writing paper, you have to show that you can write different types of text in English.Summary
| Time allowed: | 2 hours |
| Number of parts: | 2 |
| Number of questions: | Part 1: one compulsory question Part 2: one question from a choice of four |
| Marks: | 20% of total |
Set texts
Set texts for Cambridge English: Proficiency until December 2011:- Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard: Shakespeare in Love: A Screenplay (1998); film directed by John Madden.
- Philip K. Dick: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968)
Set texts for Cambridge English: Proficiency until December 2013:
- Sue Monk Kidd: The Secret Life of Bees (2002); film directed by Gina Prince-Byrewood (2008)
Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the film as well as, or instead of, the novel. - Harold Pinter: The Birthday Party (1958)
Parts 1–2
Part 1
What's in Part 1? |
Some material to read (approximately 100 words). Using the information in this material, you have to write an article, an essay, a letter or a proposal. |
| What do I have to practise? | Writing a discursive text in which you may have to present and defend an argument, express and justify an opinion, explain a problem and suggest a solution or evaluate ideas and express recommendations. |
| How many questions are there? | One compulsory question. |
| How much do I have to write? | 300–350 words |
Part 2
What's in Part 2? |
A choice of four questions (2–5). For Questions 2–4, you may have to write an article, letter, proposal, report or review. |
| What about Question 5? | If you read one of the set books and want to write about it, you may decide to try Question 5. You have a choice of three tasks 5 (a), 5 (b) or 5 (c) for this question. You may have to write an article, essay, letter, report or review. |
| What do I have to practise? | Writing different types of text as specified above, based on a given context. |
| How many questions are there? | One question from a choice of four. |
| How much do I have to write? | 300–350 words |
DOs and DON’Ts
DOs
- Read each question very carefully.
- Remember that Question 1 is compulsory.
- Choose Part 2 questions on the basis of what interests you the most but also bear in mind the task type.
- Decide exactly what information you are being asked to give.
- Identify the target reader, your role as writer and your purpose in writing.
- Check which task type you are being asked to write.
- Organise your ideas and make a plan before you write.
- Use a pen, not a pencil.
- Write your answers in the booklet provided.
- Write in an appropriate style.
- Remember in Part 1 to use all the content points and to add your own ideas.
- Make sure in Part 2 that you deal with all parts of the question.
- Calculate how many words on average you write on a line and multiply this average by the number of lines to estimate how much you have written – don't waste time counting words individually.
- Follow the plan and keep in mind your purpose for writing.
- Use as wide a range of structure and vocabulary as you can but think carefully about when to use idioms.
- Use paragraphs and indent when you start a new paragraph.
- Check for spelling errors and the use of punctuation such as capital letters, apostrophes, commas, etc.
- Cross out errors with a single line through the word/s.
- Check structures: subject-verb agreement, tenses, word order, singular and plural nouns.
- Make sure that your handwriting can be read by the examiner.
DON'Ts
- Don't attempt a set text question if you have not read the book.
- Don't attempt a question if you feel unsure about the format.
- Don't include irrelevant material.
- Don't write out a rough version and then try to write a good copy – you will not have time.
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